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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC vs JVC HA-A30T3

What ATH-SQ1TW2NC does better (1) and where HA-A30T3 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-SQ1TW2NC
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $65
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JVC HA-A30T3
JVC · 2026HA-A30T3
7.3Score
5 advantages≈ $75
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
4.6Battery6.5
9.2Build & features6.5

Why is ATH-SQ1TW2NC better than HA-A30T3?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is HA-A30T3 better than ATH-SQ1TW2NC?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 9 h+20%
  2. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 6+15%
  3. Driver size5.8 mm vs 10 mm+72%
  4. Charging time2.5 h vs 2 h+25%
  5. Earbud weight (each)4 g vs 3.9 g+3%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC HA-A30T3JVC HA-A30T3≈ $757.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size5.8 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h9 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Charging time2.5 h2 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.26
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g3.9 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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